HOUSING
A Caring Stay Along the Way
A scrappy little congregation in Austin, Texas is building a network of partners to do groundbreaking work to fill a crucial gap for families on the way from housing insecurity to a safer, brighter future. And you can be part of it.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
LOCATION
10625 N FM 620, Austin, Texas
Land, leadership, and funding provided by Peace Lutheran Church (peaceaustin.org)
10625 N FM 620, Austin, Texas
Land, leadership, and funding provided by Peace Lutheran Church (peaceaustin.org)
SERVICE PARTNER
Foundation for the Homeless, FFH (foundationhomeless.org) will provide services and manage day-to-day operations. A partnership agreement was signed with FFH in April of 2021.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS
HomeAid Austin (homeaid.org) is coordinating many partnerships for collaboration & cost savings. Peace Family Housing Ministry was selected as a HomeAid project in 2022.
AIA Austin Design Voice, (aiaaustin.org) assisted with design. Jason Haskins, their 2023 chairman is the lead architect for this project, and part of h+uo Architects (huoarchitects.com/)
PROJECT STATUS 2024
The Peace Family Housing Project was conceived in 2021 when Peace Lutheran Church saw a need in the community to provide transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness.
With the partnership of HomeAid Austin, Foundation for the Homeless, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, and so many others…that dream is right on the horizon. Design is underway for a new facility on Peace’s North Austin campus.
We plan to be operational in 2025 with Foundation for the Homeless providing services for about 16 families per year. Together we are working to raise $1.1M for the new facility, and we are halfway there.
THE GOAL
Four Private Units (shown in blue)
including two bedrooms with bathroom and kitchenette
Common Areas (shown in red & gold)
-large kitchen (2 cooking areas & a fridge/pantry space for each family)
-indoor & outdoor dining areas
-indoor playroom
-bathroom & laundry
-office & living
Fully Accessible
Accommodates families with children of all ages
Stays last 30-90 days while service partner supports search for permanent housing
Accommodates families with children of all ages
Stays last 30-90 days while service partner supports search for permanent housing
HOW TO HELP MAKE THIS DREAM A REALITY
By Mail:
Peace Lutheran Church
PO Box 171047
Austin, TX 78717-0039
(please write “Housing Project” in the memo line of check)
PO Box 171047
Austin, TX 78717-0039
(please write “Housing Project” in the memo line of check)
Online:
Use your credit/debit card or your checking account to make a one time donation or set up recurring giving.
In Person:
Come to Sunday morning worship at 10 AM to donate through the offering plate.
Share your time and skills (email office@peaceuastin.org for opportunities).
It’s our 50th anniversary year! To honor that we’re trying to get at least $50 from each of the 50 states…so sharing far and wide to spread the word about this project is another great way to help.
